This study modified certain existing techniques used in the
determination of the radiation exposure to various anatomical structures
of the gastro-intestinal tract during fluoroscopic examinations.
Monitoring films were attached directly to the patient during the
routine upper gastro-intestinal examination, instead of placing the
films on the panel of the fluoroscope....
The X-ray dose absorbed in soft tissue located near plane
bone interfaces and in parallel-slab bone cavities was measured
experimentally with a polyethylene-film dosimeter.
The dose absorbed in soft tissue adjacent to plane bone interfaces
was measured by placing a 12.7 micron film of polyethylene,
upon which were deposited graphite...
A method is presented for enlarging read-outs from a Victoreen
Model 575 Radocon, an ionization chamber type of radiation survey
instrument. The read-out enlargement is accomplished by taking the
signal across the Radocon indicating meter, amplifying it, and using
the amplified signal to drive a projection meter. The face and...
Voltage calibration methods used with X-ray tubes are either
electrical procedures requiring direct electrical connection or
ionization techniques which require no electrical connection to the
generating system. One major restriction on the use of electrical
methods for measuring the voltage applied to X-ray tubes is that
special electrical adaptors are...
A design for an x-ray machine to be used as a visual aid for the
instruction of x-ray theory and x-ray machine operation has been
presented. From this design an x-ray machine was constructed and
tested.
Components used in an x-ray machine have been divided in
to three sections; a...
A design for an x-ray diffraction teaching device has been
presented. From the design a diffraction device has been constructed.
Based on the principles of the original work by Max von Laue,
a diffraction camera has been constructed using a diagnostic x-ray
machine. The diffraction camera provides a fast, safe,...
From the time when fluoroscopic screens were first used there
have been scattered references to reduction in their light output due
to age, use, etc. References are scarce and usually devoid of
quantitative data. A long-range program has been set up in an effort
to arrive at some meaningful information....
At the time of this study 19 states have entered into agreements, one state agreement is pending and one state has submitted its proposal for entering into an agreement with the Atomic Energy Commission for the purpose of assuming regulatory authority over (1) byproduct, (2) source and (3) special nuclear...
The objective of this study was to determine the relative speeds
of available medical x-ray films exposed directly to x-rays and exposed
in combination with various types of intensifying screens. The
information obtained from this sensitometric data was used to obtain
factors by which a radiographic exposure technique with one...
Energy dependence, angular dependence, and linearity of response
to exposure levels were studied for the thermoluminescent
dosimeter used in an environmental monitoring network. The dosimeter
consisted of a manganese activated calcium fluoride phosphor (Ca F₂:
Mn) bonded to a helical heating element and encapsulated in a gas filled
glass tube....